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Sunday, February 11, 2018

When you stare into a painting by Barbara Tyler Ahlfield, the first thing you will notice are the almost subdued colors and detailed brush strokes. The colors will remind you of classical art. Even the style of the paintings is reminiscent of the works of the great classical masters. The truth is that the style is deliberate. In her own words, Ahlfield said that she grew up in a historic district wherein she was surrounded by history, antiques, and a unique environment that echoes a more genteel era. You get a taste of what she's talking about by looking at some of her works like Orange Tabby and Vapor.

Ahlfield describes her art style as a fusion of classical techniques and modern sensibilities. She also infuses her art with shades of realism and impressionism. She prefers oil on canvas and that's understandable given the subjects that she cover in her art. She also sticks to canvasses measuring four feet by five feet. As to her process in coming up with a painting, Ahlfield says that she follows the standard procedure. That is she sketches the piece, re-sketches it on the canvas, then proceeds painting with oil. If you look at her painting titled Cotton Candy, you can almost visualize how she layered her work.

Majority of Ahlfield's painting are what she calls glamour portraits. The artist has an extensive background as a fashion illustrator. This is one of the things that set her paintings apart and give them a different and fresh look. You are looking at an oil pointing but you can also see the artist's background in fashion illustration. In most of the paintings, the models look like they are posing for a fashion shoot. Take for example her paintings Borzoi Strut and Stroll at Dusk. The subjects of the portraits have the poise of fashion models. The paintings themselves look like illustrations that you'd find in the pages of a fashion magazine.

Although her paintings are mostly classical portraiture infused with fashion illustration, Ahlfield says that she hasn't completely given up on other styles of creating art. According to her, her main goal is to give her paintings a fresh perspective that make them very collectible to art enthusiasts and collectors. And if you look at her body of work, she's close to achieving her goal. Her paintings are memorably unique, quite inspiring, and simply beautiful. She has found a way to perfectly blend classical art with modern fashion illustration.

In a nutshell, Ahlfield's paintings are a breath of fresh air in a saturated art industry. Her style sort of bridges the gap between the old styles and the new. Her paintings breed nostalgia for the past while reminding us of the immense creativity of modern styles. All you have to do is look at her painting Dreams After Dark to understand what we're talking about. Her style is also very marketable which is probably one of the reasons why she pursued it. Coming from a commercial art background, Ahlfield probably saw the potential of her unique style. And that's when she moved from fashion illustration to fine art.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

In casting a love spell, you are going to need a realistic scenario which you want to happen after you completed casting the spell. These scenarios depend on what you want to accomplish. If you want to get back with an ex-lover who is currently seeing another woman, here's a realistic story that you can use for your love spell.

Your ex-lover realizes that he is so much happier with you than with the new girl he is dating. This feeling is quite common among men especially those who have been with the girl for a long period of time. Anyway, the guy realizes that he needs you more than the other girl. This means that he will reach out to you sooner or later. First, he will contact you to say hello and maybe ask you out for a simple get together like having coffee or having a walk at the park. He will not directly tell you that he wants to get back with you. But you will eventually see the subtle signs.

Your ex-lover will also start talking with the girl he is currently seeing. He will tell her that the relationship they have is not working well and that it's a good idea for them to separate and not see each other anymore. The girl will obviously protest and try to salvage the relationship but to no avail.

Your ex-lover has made his mind that the girl is not for him and that he needs to do something about it. He finally breaks up with the girl and tell her that everything is over. The girl is dejected but she eventually accepts her fate and agrees to the breakup. They go their separate ways.

With your ex-lover free, he now pursues you to try and make amends with the goal of getting back together.

This is a realistic scenario that you can use for your spells if you want to get back with an ex-lover who is already seeing another girl.

Sunday, January 14, 2018

A belt sander is a tool commonly used in either shaping or finishing wood and other kinds of materials. It usually runs on electricity and it features a pair of small metal cylinders where sandpaper can be easily mounted.

Basically, the cylinders continuously rotate when the tool is turned on. What the user does is hold the material being shaped or finished over the rotating sandpaper attached to the cylinders.

What Are The Functions of the Belt Sander?
Belt sanders perform a lot of functions. One, it's usually used for woodworking purposes like sanding or finishing a piece of wood.

The sander has a very rough surface so it's very effective in smoothing out wooden materials. This is why sanders are essential tools in establishments like woodworking shops or furniture stores.

Another major function of a belt sander is that it's also used to remove non-ferrous materials like aluminum. This type of sanders are very common in industrial settings.

Belt sanders are also perfect for scribing which is the process of smoothing the surfaces of a curved wooden line. This is possible because the sander is much more flexible compared to similar sanding tools.

Last but not the least, belt sanders are great for leveling and flattening rough surfaces of wood. Sanders are usually handheld so that a user can easily control and maneuver the tool over most types of wooden surfaces.

Tips In Buying A Sander
1. It's always best to get a sander with a reputation of being rough and tough. The tool is subjected to a lot or pressure so it can easily break down if it's not made from tough materials.
2. Choose quality when getting belts. Some belts may be cheap but they don't last that long so it's recommended that you get more expensive but longer-lasting belts.
3. Go for multi-purpose belts. These are belts that can be used on a lot of different surfaces. You can use them on wood and other materials like metal.
4. See a demonstration. Majority of suppliers allow you to test out the tool so you should take advantage of the opportunity.

In conclusion, a belt sander can be used for a variety of applications like smoothing, leveling, and finishing wooden or metal surfaces. A sander is either handheld or stationary.

Stationary sanders are the ones that are commonly attached to workbenches which means you hold the material being sanded over it. Handheld sanders are portable and they are easier to use because you control and maneuver it over the surface being sanded.

Sunday, January 07, 2018

There are several reasons why you should get custom closets in Toronto. You can get a closet customized for your home, apartment, or office. This is your best alternative because it allows you to maximize the space available in the room.

You can even have the designs and compartments personalized. It's much more efficient and you get the type of closet that you personally prefer. It's also easier to organize your things if the closet is built based on your specifications. You can add any feature like closet shelving, pull-out drawers, hanging rods, and shoe racks.

There's also the fact that a customized closet significantly increases the value of your home. Because the customized closet offers more efficient storage, it tends to be more valuable compared to pre-fabricated closets.

This is very important if you have plans of putting your home in the market. In a nutshell, if you are planning to get a closet, you should seriously consider getting a customized one.

Thursday, January 04, 2018

Sharpening a knife can sometimes be very arduous and frustrating. The whetstone either does a poor job or it further ruins the sharpness of the knife. Well, you don't have to worry anymore about how sharp your knives are if you are going to use the premium knife-sharpening stone by Sharp Pebble. This whetstone which comes with two grits can efficiently sharpen most types of knives. What's great about the product is that it comes with several accessories which makes the sharpening process better and more effective.

What You Get
1. The double-sided sharpening stone (#1000 and #6000). Both grits are tough which means they will last for a very long time.
2. Bamboo base. This base holds the stone while you sharpen a knife. In short, it protects you from injuries.
3. Silicon base. You out this base on top of the bamboo base for further protection from slippage.
4. Angle guide. What this angle guide does is help you maintain a correct angle when you sharpen a knife. This leads to sharper knives and better protection against injuries.
5. Instruction manual. This manual details how you should use the sharpening stone and the accompanying accessories.

This whetstone has everything you need to sharpen a knife. You can use it on any type of knife (i.e. kitchen knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, chisels). You can even use it to sharpen razor blades. Last but not the least, the whetstone has been inspected by a reputable third party inspection firm. Every stone has been put under a functionality and durability test before it's shipped to a customer.

About The Writer

Javier Rodriguez is a blogger, freelance writer, and part-time editor based in Makati City in the Philippines. He loves movies, rock music, and cats. When not writing or blogging, you can find him reading on the porch of his humble little hut along Salcedo Street in Makati City.